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The Pulse of Southern California

About 325,000 Californians need new Real IDs because of software error

• Approximately 325,000 people will be required to replace their Real IDs.• The DMV will waive costs for the replacements.• The error is due to a “legacy coding” problem from…

Rose Bowl 2026: Indiana crushes Alabama to advance in playoff

After a night of rain in Pasadena, the Indiana Hoosiers washed away the weight of history. Entering the Rose Bowl, College Football Playoff teams coming off first-round byes were winless.…

Gunman dies after being shot by off-duty ICE agent; LAPD investigating

A New Year’s Eve confrontation between an off-duty ICE officer and a man who was firing a gun at an apartment complex has left the gunman dead and prompted an…

The 14 movies we’re most looking forward to in 2026

We asked the film staff to name the titles they were most stoked for in 2026. They were happy to see the returning likes of Nolan, Spielberg, Gerwig and Wile…

Letters to the Editor: You can’t blame Trump for California’s high-speed rail missteps

Jan. 1, 2026 7 AM PT To the editor: The statement by a California High-Speed Rail Authority spokesperson in this article really caught my attention (“California drops lawsuit seeking to…

New Year’s Day downpour floods Southern California highways

A rare Jan. 1 rainstorm drenched Southern California on Thursday, triggering slides and major road closures across the Los Angeles area, as well as swift water rescues on San Diego…

Bank of America Commits $10M for LA Wildfire Recovery

Bank of America announced $10 million in zero-interest loans to Community Development Financial Institutions to support housing, nonprofit facilities and small business assistance as Los Angeles continues rebuilding from the…

Cal Poly float wins top award in Rose Parade

The Cal Poly Universities float took top honors in the 137th Rose Parade on Thursday, winning the Sweepstakes Award for “most beautiful entry.” The float is a joint effort by…

The 16 best documentaries of 2025

Documentaries are a dime a dozen in the streaming era because they’re cheaper to produce, so while they satiate the appetite for true stories, not all can be deemed good.…

It’s only December but this SoCal desert escape is already blanketed in wildflowers

Wildflower seekers typically must wait until February or March to see blankets of color in Borrego Springs but, thanks to the early autumn rain, the blooms are arriving early. Last…